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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.49, 69,320.61 and 22,517.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.49, 69,320.61 and 22,517.87 is: 33,771.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.49 : 69,320.61 = 22,517.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.49/69,320.61 = 22,517.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.49x = 69,320.61 × 22,517.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.49x = 1,560,952,137.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,952,137.70/46,220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,771.86

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